Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on July 3

Published Jul 4, 2025 #Santa fe av / mckee rd fire

First discovered: 8:27 p.m. July 3

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Santa Fe Av / Mckee Rd

A new wildfire was reported today at 8:27 p.m. in Merced County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center